Screw McCain! Michael Steele in '08, here's how!

[The_Elucidator]

If W and Rove wanted to set the GOP up for the '08 election they would wait until
the Congress has its recess and suck all the wind out of the 'Rats sails by having
VP Cheney step down and filling the spot with Lt Gov Steele. That would not only
screw McCain it would set up the GOP to win in '08 and along with it both houses.

Rove had said earlier that he wanted Steele in the administration. The only
spot that wouldn't be seen as a token would be the VP. Other than VP the RNC
Chair would be the only other logical spot.


Here is Lt Gov Steele on the issues:<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=1024 border=0 NOF="LY"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD></TD><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=244 border=0 NOF="LY"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD height=22></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=244 height=6><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=1024 border=0 NOF="LY"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=687 border=0 NOF="LY"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=481 border=0 NOF="LY"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD width=427 colSpan=2>Michael Steele on the Issues



Michael Steele on Abortion

Support stem cell research that involves no embryonic cells. (Oct 2006)
See embryonic stem cells as lives. (Oct 2006)
Set up adoptions for unwanted embryos. (Oct 2006)
Roe v. Wade should remain in place. (Oct 2006)
More funding for adult stem-cell research, but not embryonic. (Oct 2006)
Supports Bush's veto of embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2006)
Support stem cell research that does not destroy embryos. (Aug 2006)
Pro-life Republicanism is mainstream of America. (Apr 2006)
Pro-life, but we have to live with 33 years of reality. (Mar 2006)<!-- Issue Abortion completed -->
Michael Steele on Budget & Economy

Deficit spending mortgages our great grandchildren's future. (Aug 2006)<!-- Issue Budget & Economy completed -->
Michael Steele on Civil Rights

Support affirmative action and its improvements. (Oct 2006)
Affirmative action programs still necessary to close divides. (Aug 2006)
Marriage is a covenant between a man, a woman and God only. (May 2006)
We're still discovering affirmative action in corporations. (Apr 2006)
Led commitment to $70M in grants to minority-owned business. (Apr 2006)
Affirms marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jan 2006)
Move struggle to right to own the diner, not just sit in it. (Oct 2005)<!-- Issue Civil Rights completed -->
Michael Steele on Corporations

Expand minority-owned business opportunities. (May 2006)<!-- Issue Corporations completed -->
Michael Steele on Crime

More focus on victims of violent crime. (Oct 2006)
Mandatory sentencing guidelines for child sex offenders. (Oct 2006)
Combat the proliferation of gangs. (May 2006)
Personally opposed to the death penalty. (Mar 2006)
Use anti-terrorism tools on criminals in our neighborhoods. (Oct 2005)<!-- Issue Crime completed -->
Michael Steele on Drugs

More enforcement against Drug Trafficking. (Oct 2006)<!-- Issue Drugs completed -->
Michael Steele on Education

Oppose the No Child Left Behind Act. (Oct 2006)
Standardized tests keep teachers from educating students. (Aug 2006)
Reinstate college-level grant and loan programs. (Aug 2006)
Don't trap poor kids in failing schools. (Oct 2005)<!-- Issue Education completed -->
Michael Steele on Energy & Oil

Moratorium on gas taxes until price stabilizes. (Aug 2006)
Create and sustain real energy independence. (Aug 2006)
Solar and renewables are the energy sources for the future. (May 2006)
More biomass, more hybrids, more fuel efficiency. (May 2006)<!-- Issue Energy & Oil completed -->
Michael Steele on Environment

Revitalize the Chesapeake; focus on open space preservation. (May 2006)<!-- Issue Environment completed -->
Michael Steele on Families & Children
No stance on record. <!-- Families & Children -->
Michael Steele on Foreign Policy
No stance on record. <!-- Foreign Policy -->
Michael Steele on Free Trade

Led trade mission to Ghana and South Africa. (Oct 2006)<!-- Issue Free Trade completed -->
Michael Steele on Government Reform

I have to take money in small increments, in current system. (Oct 2006)
Declines to sign Voters First Pledge for campaign reform. (Sep 2006)<!-- Issue Government Reform completed -->
Michael Steele on Gun Control

No ban on guns; focus on enforcement instead. (Oct 2006)<!-- Issue Gun Control completed -->
Michael Steele on Health Care

Let businesses avoid burdensome and ineffective system. (Aug 2006)
Extend sign up period for the Medicare Rx Drug plan. (Aug 2006)
I don't need government dictating socialized medicine. (Apr 2006)
Spend more on care and less on bureaucracy. (Oct 2005)<!-- Issue Health Care completed -->
Michael Steele on Homeland Security

Rumsfeld wouldn't be my secretary of defense. (Oct 2006)
Terrorism's tentacles penetrate within US and abroad. (Aug 2006)
Supports secret biodefense research at Fort Detrick. (Aug 2006)
More spending on biodefense. (Aug 2006)<!-- Issue Homeland Security completed -->
Michael Steele on Immigration

Opposes amnesty for undocumented workers. (Aug 2006)
Secure our borders immediately; meaningful reform later. (Aug 2006)<!-- Issue Immigration completed -->
Michael Steele on Jobs
No stance on record. <!-- Jobs -->
Michael Steele on Principles & Values

Proud to be a Republican and not running away from the party. (Oct 2006)
Campaigns are about the man, not just about the issues. (Oct 2006)
For Cardin to call himself a change agent is laughable. (Oct 2006)
Cardin was hand-selected by Rep. Steny Hoyer. (Oct 2006)
Knew difference between having dollars & having values. (Oct 2005)
Independent-minded bridge between two parties. (Oct 2005)
Empower people, instead of empowering government. (Oct 2005)
Studied for priesthood and briefly took vows at a monastery. (Feb 2005)
Suffered thrown Oreos during Lt. Gov. race. (Feb 2005)<!-- Issue Principles & Values completed -->
Michael Steele on Social Security

Flexibility for some ownership over retirement choices. (Oct 2006)<!-- Issue Social Security completed -->
Michael Steele on Tax Reform

Make tax relief permanent and repeal the death tax. (Aug 2006)
Create legacy wealth for future generations. (May 2006)<!-- Issue Tax Reform completed -->
Michael Steele on War & Peace

We need a clear strategy, and to pressure Iraq gov't. (Oct 2006)
Iraq war worth it, to establish beachhead of democracy. (Oct 2006)
Would still vote for the Iraq war even there were no weapons. (Oct 2006)
Withdrawal is on the table if Iraqis want a civil war. (Oct 2006)
Make sure we leave behind in Iraq is an ally. (Oct 2006)
Yes, I would have authorized the use of force in Iraq. (Oct 2006)
Israel has the right to defend itself against Hezbollah. (Aug 2006)
No timetable for Iraq; don't second-guess the president. (Aug 2006)
No cut and run strategy in Iraq. (Aug 2006)
Precipitous withdrawal from Iraq is dangerous. (Apr 2006)<!-- Issue War & Peace completed -->Michael Steele on Welfare & Poverty

Facilitated faith-based institutions to tap into resources. (Feb 2005)
Government should have limited control over welfare & family. (Feb 2005)<!-- Issue Welfare & Poverty completed --><!-- before ava_footer.inc --><!-- ava_footer.inc --></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=244 border=0 NOF="LY"><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD height=22></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD vAlign=center align=middle width=244 height=6></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
http://www.ontheissues.org/AVA/Senate/Michael_Steele.htm



Comments anyone?

[Lubbock]

I say horseshit to having Cheney step down.

[The_Elucidator]

I say horseshit to having Cheney step down.

I'm not anti Cheney, I would like to see him as Prez...however.com I don't want anymore RINO's in office or a lightweight that can't win the General Election! That my friend would be horseshit!

[Republican_Legion]

Steele sounds great but GWB would not pick someone who disagrees with his amnesty program.

[Jester21]

I think it's funny that you think Cheney would allow Bush to fire him. However, you make a good point, Steele would be a good candidate for 08.

[The_Elucidator]

I think it's funny that you think Cheney would allow Bush to fire him. However, you make a good point, Steele would be a good candidate for 08.

W is too loyal to "fire" VP Cheney, but I would hope that for the future of the party that he would step down and allow a rising star in the party to have his shot on stage. These last two years will be a waste anyway so why not groom someone for the spot. There is no love loss between W and McCain, this would be W's chance to stick it to him and actually help the party in the long run.

[DesertFox]

It wouldn't be a favor to Steele to have him as a Bush veep. He would be in the same fix HHH was in back in 1968, getting tarnished with all Bush's failures and not being able to stake out his own policies for having to defend Bush's policies.

[Beowulf]

My concerns of Steele as Prez in 2008:

-Support affirmative action and its improvements. (Oct 2006)
-Affirmative action programs still necessary to close divides. (Aug 2006)

We don't need more preference based on race, sex, religion, etc.

-Expand minority-owned business opportunities. (May 2006)
Pandering to minorities again I see. Like they don't have enough preference already...

-Personally opposed to the death penalty. (Mar 2006)
So we let these animals kill and live in prison on our tax money?

-Oppose the No Child Left Behind Act. (Oct 2006)
-Standardized tests keep teachers from educating students. (Aug 2006)
And why not hold schools accountable for continued failing test scores? A standardized does help identify where children need help but one test does NOT fit all nor should they be used as a graduation requirment.
And doesn't this support why we should have the "No Child Left Behind Act?"Don't trap poor kids in failing schools. (Oct 2005)

[Longhorn_Platinum]

The_Elucidator:
Roe v. Wade should remain in place. (Oct 2006)


:unsmile: No.

[A-Fletch]

I would prefer to see Steele be RNC Chairman (http://www.townhall.com/blog/g/ab20a81a-8ef2-47f0-a777-0a878f5dd86d).

[The_Elucidator]

:unsmile: No.

Who is your prototypical candidate that wouldn't get his/her ass handed to them on a platter or that could bring out the "faithful" in force in '08? Just curious...

[Longhorn_Platinum]

The_Elucidator:
Who is your prototypical candidate that wouldn't get his/her ass handed to them on a platter or that could bring out the "faithful" in force in '08? Just curious...

The 'Rats have sold their soul to the devil since '00.

:unsmile: Shall we, too, sell our souls to the Devil, just to beat Hillary? I'm sure you're prepared to scoff at anyone I name, so for now, I'll refrain. But, it won't be a pro-abortion wacko. Try to remember that we just lost an election by moving away from conservative values.